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Rheinmetall AG, a leading German defence and automotive technology company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Established in 1889, the company has a long-standing history of innovation and growth, with a significant presence across Europe and beyond. Rheinmetall operates primarily within the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, specialising in advanced vehicle systems, military technology, and automotive components.
The company’s core offerings include military vehicle systems, defence technology, and specialised automotive parts, distinguished by their high quality and technological sophistication. Rheinmetall’s market position is reinforced by its reputation for delivering reliable, cutting-edge solutions to defence and automotive sectors worldwide. Its extensive expertise and strategic milestones have cemented its status as a key player in the industry.
+14 vs industry average
Rheinmetall’s score of 46 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rheinmetall, a German-headquartered company in the Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Semi-Trailers industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2025. The company's total emissions for 2025 were approximately 6.05 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 152.92 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 147.24 million kg CO2e (market-based: 210.85 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of around 6.32 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were the use of sold products, accounting for about 3.74 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, which were approximately 2.1 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, Rheinmetall's total emissions were roughly 6.61 billion kg CO2e. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 147.24 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 152.92 million kg CO2e (market-based: 209.7 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 5.84 billion kg CO2e, with the use of sold products being the largest contributor at about 4.44 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of around 129.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 152.92 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.09 billion kg CO2e.
Rheinmetall has committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035. This long-term net-zero target aims to reduce these emissions to net-zero within its own operations and from purchased energy.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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